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Multiple railroad crossings to close for maintenance in Clanton

CLANTON, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Clanton said multiple railroad crossings will be under maintenance, leading to necessary detours. The closures will begin Monday, Nov. 9 and each crossing will stay closed for 72-96 hours, meaning anywhere from three to four days. The city said these closures could impact...

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7 Things Alabama Drivers Can Get Ticketed for That Feel Completely Legal

You switch on the wipers when the rain picks up and figure that’s all you need to do. But Alabama law requires lit headlights anytime your wipers are in use because of rain, sleet or snow. These are the things Alabama drivers can get ticketed for that feel completely...

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I-459 ramp to I-59 southbound near Trussville closing overnight

TRUSSVILLE, Ala — The ramp from Interstate 459 northbound to Interstate 59 southbound near Trussville will close overnight for concrete rehabilitation, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Drivers needing to access I-59 southbound will be detoured...

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Tuscaloosa cracking down on illegal school bus passes as violations increase, with fines starting at $150

Tuscaloosa City Schools says drivers are illegally passing stopped school buses about five times a day, and violations have increased over the past month. The district is working with police to keep students safe as they get on and off the bus. Transportation Director Tiny McCool told ABC 33/40 the district saw an increase over […] The post Tuscaloosa cracking down on illegal school bus passes as violations increase, with fines starting at $150 appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

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Alabama Tests Photo Speed Enforcement in I-65 Work Zone to Improve Crew Safety

Vehicle owners can get a civil citation or warning only for speeding recorded while crews are present, and citations can start Nov. 16 at the earliest. Highway workers and drivers in an Interstate 65 work zone in Chilton County, Alabama, are the focus of a state test of photographic speed enforcement. The goal is a safer work zone for both groups, ALDOT said.

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Chelsea residents question whether Highway 11 can keep up with growth

CHELSEA, Ala. — A proposed 51-home subdivision has brought a broader question back to Chelsea City Council: can Highway 11 handle the traffic from continued residential and commercial growth?. The proposal, called Pine Ridge, would add homes on about 33 acres along Highway 11 near Chelsea High School. Residents...

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Alabama gas prices fall to $3.69 but remain about $1 higher than a year ago

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Two days after Election Day, gas prices in Alabama are beginning to come down, but drivers are still paying about $1 more per gallon than they were this time last year. According to AAA, Alabama’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is about $3.69....

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Gas prices continue to fall

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 10.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.68 per gallon as of Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 28.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.08 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.281 per gallon.

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Avoid the $289 Overhyped Alabama Train Journey Might Not Match the Hype

A heritage train can be a lovely part of an Alabama weekend and still be the wrong reason for an expensive detour. The decision depends on whether you want an encounter with historic railway equipment or a long sightseeing journey through constantly changing scenery. For this comparison, $289 is an...

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Vestavia council OKs elevated wheelchair ramp from U.S. 31 to library

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation regarding construction of an elevated handicapped-accessible pedestrian ramp from U.S. 31 to the Library in the Forest. While the project to add the pedestrian bridge over U.S. 31 did provide ways for people in...

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ALDOT crews to perform concrete work on I-59 Trussville project

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin concrete work on the I-59 Trussville project at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.  It will be performed through 6 a.m. on the I-459 northbound ramp leading to I-59 southbound near Trussville.  “Traffic needing to access that area will have to use US-11 as […]

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North Alabama gas prices November 2: Huntsville, Decatur, Florence compared to national average

As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.17 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.66 and premium prices reaching $5.06, according to AAA. National Average Gas Prices (Current vs. Week Ago) Regular: $4.17 | $4.29. Mid-Grade: $4.66 | $4.78. Premium: $5.06 | $5.18. Diesel:...

Huntsville, AL · 4d

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This 10-Mile Scenic Train Ride In Alabama Will Melt Your Stress Away In The Best Way

Somewhere between the rumble of the engine and the slow roll of the countryside passing by your window, something shifts inside you. The North Alabama Railroad Museum in Huntsville, Alabama is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever thought staring at a screen was a good way to spend a Saturday.

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Samford seeks city approval for new 280-space parking lot

The Homewood Planning Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 3, plans to consider a request by Samford University for permission to build a 280-space student parking lot along Shelburne Lane on the northwestern edge of the campus. The property is next to Greek Village and south of Saulter Road. The project would...

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Tuscaloosa City Schools Issue Strong Warning To Local Drivers

Tuscaloosa City Schools is warning drivers about a spike in illegal school bus passings. More people are blowing past stopped buses with their red lights flashing, putting kids at risk during pickup and dropoff.

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Lane Parke parking study says there’s room to spare

Lane Parke doesn’t have a parking shortage, a new city-commissioned study found. It may have a patience shortage. But some of the extra spots are a quarter-mile away at the Lane Parke Apartments and the Publix parking lot, leaving frustrated shoppers circling and complaining to city leaders. The mixed-use...

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City not looking to close Round Forest Drive

Round Forest Drive residents who sought closure of their street to eliminate its use as a cut-through to and from Irondale will likely not achieve that goal. Those residents may instead get a traffic-calming measure on the thoroughfare. Mayor Graham Smith and others met with residents about their request. “We...

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Norfolk Southern, Birmingham and Trussville begin joint operation to fix blocked railroad crossings

Norfolk Southern, the City of Birmingham and the City of Trussville have hired engineering firm Kimley-Horn to design a project that will close nine railroad crossings between Woodlawn and Trussville and cut the blocked crossings that have stalled drivers, school buses and ambulances along the corridor for years. The selection...

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Lane closures continue on northbound I-59 in Trussville for final paving

LDOT crews will continue final paving on northbound Interstate 59 in Trussville on Saturday and during the week of Nov. 2. Work is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on sections of I-59 northbound between Interstate 459, Exit 137, and Chalkville Mountain Road, Exit 141. Traffic may be reduced to one lane during paving. Northbound I-459 will also be reduced to two lanes approaching the I-59 interchange.

Trussville, AL · 7d

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